Implementing higher oxygen saturation targets reduced the impact of poor weight gain as a predictor for retinopathy of prematurity

ConclusionAfter the SpO2 target range was increased from 88–92% to 91–95%, postnatal weight gain was no longer a significant risk factor and WINROP lost its ability to predict ROP requiring treatment. Risk factors clearly change as neonatal care develops.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - September 1, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pia Lundgren, Anna –Lena Hård, Åsa Wilde, Chatarina Löfqvist, Lois E H Smith, Ann Hellström Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research